Denmark 1692-CW krone Dav-3643

Stack's Bowers November 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73229

This specimen was lot 73229 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $504. The catalog description^[1] noted, "DENMARK. Krone (4 Mark), 1692-CW. Gluckstadt Mint. Christian V. PCGS EF-40. A handsome and most wholesome Krone, with moderate evidence of circulation and much retained eye appeal and allure." This type was struck 1691-92. Many would not class this as a crown, being too small, but it has a Davenport number so we will include it.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 22.27 g, 0.671 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 401.2, Dav-3643.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
• Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

Link to:

• 1690-CW krone (4 mark)
• 1693 krone (4 mark)
• Coins and currency dated 1692